*Glenn*

Forced ?? With a jack ??

I’ve got the tools here, but its lock time 

16 minutes ago, Jacko said:

Will it not be the same? 

  No, cylinder leak test and compression test are completely different procedures.

25 minutes ago, Jacko said:

Anyone found the correct procedure for doing a compression test? Ive hunted newtis with no joy, from what I understand need to drive valvetronic to correct position  to get the intake valves in right spot

That’s to do a cylinder leak test

15 hours ago, madhog427 said:

Anyone know where to get voltage reg in nz? its confirmed it is the issue but they hard to find

Try AES in Henderson. They can also supply new alternators 

It MUST be registered (coded) to charge correctly

Correct. That’s all we ever used 

Have a look at YouShop. They sort out VAT and customs and you end up with a UK address  that covers Euro. Shipping and you also get a delivery address for all your US goods. I recently bought in a set of new mud flaps for our new Honda Hybrid that cost $50 more than if you could get them here (Honda forgot to order them for the new cars) Arrived here in 7 days for pick up up at our local Countdown.

My X foreman Wayne has a business in Whitford, Garway Motors. 0223956185. He owned a. VW business in SA . Really knows his stuff.

10 hours ago, Twistee said:

I'll be very happy if the rest of the trip is uneventful.

Let us all know what it was like dodging all the potholes at 200 Kph on the way back

1 hour ago, E30 325i Rag-Top said:

it belongs to a work colleague.

Been very well looked after and maintained.

Neils car ?

1 hour ago, E30 325i Rag-Top said:

The colour does look very different in real life (to my eyes anyways), I know the vehicle quite well, it belongs to a work colleague.

Been very well looked after and maintained.

56 minutes ago, JackDatBoi said:

Would 20mm adapters be ok? 

No

Your add needs photos.....Forum rules

I’m retired now. I would recommend BMWorkshop in Grey Lynn. Probably the closest to you. Or Eurosurgeon, BM Workshop Botany

WB Leon 👍

I bet that freaked you out 😇

What were you using to undo them?

you need to post a price in the For Sales- Forum Rules

A tune well deserved in my opinion 👍

I know the owner and that was my old number plate I had on my business vehicle

You will need to check for voltage drop with a multimeter between the battery and starter and check all the earths as a starting point

There is a fuseable link in the positive battery cable going from the battery to the font of the car. From memory it is located under the rear seat by the R/H wheel arch. Google it.

9 hours ago, Mark said:

Thanks everyone - sounds like its all a bit above my skill/patience level. Will ring around some engineering shops to see if they'll do it for me and save me the blood sweat and tears.

Cheers, Mark.

Try CHS Motor Sport 

Misuse of words... Torque specs are critical and rely on all parts not being worn

I suggest you talk to BM Workshop in Botany or Grey Lynn when they reopen if someone on here can,t help you. The rear hub bearing also needs to be preloaded correctly as a rattle gun won.t  do the jub and you, be back to replacing it again. There are special tools to carry out the preload correctly. AA won.t have these.